Jeffrey R. Carlson MD, MBA, FAOOS, CPETom Toothaker, PT, DPT First, let’s address the confusion surrounding the term physiotherapist. Physiotherapists (a term used in the British Commonwealth, Europe, and many parts of the world) and physical therapists (the nomenclature used
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Jeffrey R. Carlson MD, MBA, CPE, FAOOS Spine surgery is a major procedure which requires thorough preparation to maximize all factors for a successful outcome. I want to offer my insight and practical recommendations to patients preparing for spine surgery
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Boyd W. Haynes III, MD Compression garments, also known as compression sleeves or stockings, have been around for many years and your grandmother may have worn them, along with a pair of orthopaedic shoes, to manage circulatory issues or foot
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Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAOOS Spinal fusion surgery is performed to stabilize the spinal column by promoting the fusion of adjacent vertebrae. Successful fusion depends on the formation of a bony bridge between two or more spinal vertebrae,
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Boyd W. Haynes, MD III Swimmer's shoulder is a common condition that affects swimmers and others who engage in repetitive overhead activities, such as house painting. Also known as shoulder impingement syndrome, characterized by pain and dysfunction in the shoulder
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Robert J. Snyder, MD Bone fractures are a common occurrence that affects individuals of all ages and result from various causes, ranging from traumatic accidents to underlying medical conditions. In this article, I will explore the five most commonly broken
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We thought it noteworthy that OSC's own orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Robert (Bob) Snyder performed three lateral unicondylar knee replacements in one day at Mary Immaculate Hospital and he himself has a lateral unicondylar knee replacement as well. Of course, his
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Robert J. Snyder, MD The thighs are anatomical workhorses, with the largest bone and muscles of the body which carry our weight, help us to lift heavy objects and to launch ourselves into a run or a jump. In this
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John D. Burrow, DO In Parts I-III of this series, Dr. Boyd Haynes has worked his way up the leg from the feet to the ankles, shins, and calves to discuss common musculoskeletal problems that can cause limping. I am
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Boyd W. Haynes III, MD In Part I of this series, Dr. Carlson gave you all the reasons why a patient may need a MUA after knee replacement surgery. In review, they may: Have lots of scar tissue (genetics, prolonged
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